Gaza ceasefire: Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Hamas's proposed terms
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68232883?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 10:30 PM
Israel's PM insists he will accept only "total victory", and calls Hamas's truce terms "delusional".
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Guarding the Middle East's most dangerous border
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68231543?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 12:00 AM
Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah are intensifying as the risk of a wider regional conflict grows.
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Could the Houthis sabotage undersea cables?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68231945?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 6:02 PM
Revenge takes many forms, but threats of a deep sea attack are easier said than done, writes Frank Gardner.
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US drone strike kills Iran-backed militia leader in Baghdad
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68235311?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 10:31 PM
The Pentagon says the Kataib Hezbollah leader was responsible for directing attacks on American forces.
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French actress Judith Godrèche accuses director Benoît Jacquot of historical rape
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68223976?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 1:37 AM
Benoît Jacquot denies the accusations made by Judith Godrèche as prosecutors open an investigation.
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Pakistan election: Voting begins in election tainted by rigging claims
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68226228?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 3:13 AM
Millions are today going to choose a government, amid soaring inflation, violence and claims of rigging.
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Afcon 2023: Nigeria 1-1 South Africa (aet, 4-2 on pens)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68150450?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 10:00 PM
Stanley Nwabali saves two penalties to help Nigeria reach the Afcon 2023 final following a dramatic 1-1 draw with South Africa.
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McCann suspect to stay silent in unrelated German rape trial
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68227389?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 2:48 AM
Convicted sex offender Christian Brückner is due in court next week, accused of five offences.
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Snoop Dogg and Master P sue Walmart over cereal sabotage claim
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68229529?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 10:39 PM
Snoop Dogg and Master P accuse the supermarket of trying to "choke" their cereal brand out of the market.
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US Senate bid to salvage Ukraine and Israel aid as border deal crumbles
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68235899?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 3:12 AM
Republicans blocked a sweeping immigration bill months in the making - but a back-up has been put forward.
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James Marape: PNG leader makes historic speech in Australia amid China tensions
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68236253?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 2:06 AM
James Marape’s historic speech to Australia’s parliament highlights the race for power in the Pacific.
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Collapsing cliffs and washed-out roads after California storms
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68209955?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 5:04 PM
Days of heavy rainfall in California have caused flooding and mudslides, leaving infrastructure damaged.
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Nikki Haley vows to stay in race after stinging Nevada loss
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68225999?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 11:53 PM
Donald Trump was not on the ballot but she received fewer votes than the "none of these candidates" option.
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Injured, hungry and alone - the Gazan children orphaned by war
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68141039?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 31, 2024, 6:00 AM
Some 19,000 children have been orphaned by the war, or have no adults to look after them, says the UN.
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At least half of Gaza's buildings damaged or destroyed, new analysis shows
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68006607?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2024, 5:23 PM
Satellite data reveals at least 144,000 hit since Israeli strikes began, and how south is now bearing the brunt.
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Hamas says it is studying proposal for new pause in Gaza fighting
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68138853?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2024, 11:15 PM
A framework reportedly sets out a six-week pause in the fighting to allow more hostages to be freed.
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Israeli forces kill three Palestinian fighters in West Bank hospital raid
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68137050?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2024, 5:35 PM
CCTV captures undercover forces disguised as medics and nurses in the hospital with weapons raised.
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UNRWA: Gaza aid agency says it is 'extremely desperate' after funding halted
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68127544?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 29, 2024, 9:30 PM
More countries halt aid to UNRWA over the alleged role of some staff in the 7 October Hamas attacks.
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Israel-Gaza war: Counting the destruction of religious sites
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67983018?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2024, 2:09 AM
Some of the world’s oldest churches and mosques have been completely destroyed in the conflict.
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Flooding rescues and mudslides after California storms
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68209953?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2024, 9:14 PM
Officials say over 10in (25cm) of rain have fallen in Los Angeles since Sunday as storms hit the area.
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Orcas gasp for air whilst trapped in drift ice off the coast of Japan
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-68222247?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2024, 5:22 PM
In 2005 nine orcas died whilst stuck in ice in the same area, according to local media.
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Los Angeles: Helicopter crew rescues man from surging river
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68214577?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2024, 8:09 AM
The man entered the water to save his dog after it was swept away. The dog managed to swim to safety.
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Drone video shows graffiti covering luxury high-rise in LA
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68209951?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 9:22 PM
Police say 27 floors were painted after over a dozen people entered the abandoned complex last week.
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Drone footage shows Chile forest fire devastation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68205132?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 1:17 PM
At least 112 people have been killed in Chile's Valparaiso region.
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Chile wildfires: 99 dead as wildfire tears through Valparaiso region
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68197170?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 4, 2024, 9:19 AM
Officials have warned the death toll is likely to rise as rescue teams reach the hardest hit areas.
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US strikes on Iraqi town of al-Qaim filmed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68194714?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 3, 2024, 5:41 PM
Video verified by the BBC shows US strikes on al-Qaim, Iraq.
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North Koreans working in China 'exploited like slaves'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68226271?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 12:12 AM
An estimated 100,000 North Koreans are posted abroad, where they earn valuable foreign currency.
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Divya Deshmukh: India chess player's Instagram post sparks sexism discussion
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-68201529?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 12:14 AM
Divya Deshmukh's Instagram post received support from thousands, including stars like Susan Polgar.
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Super Bowl 58: How Las Vegas fell in love with big sport
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/68207543?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 8, 2024, 12:01 AM
The story of how a $500m gamble on an ice hockey team in a desert paved the way for Las Vegas' Super Bowl.
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Sudan hit by internet blackout as civil war continues
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68228340?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 2:56 PM
The internet outage comes on top of a 10-month civil war which has forced nine million from their homes.
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'People will keep dying': Fentanyl crisis grips Mexico's border cities
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68101263?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 12:12 AM
More Mexicans are consuming the deadly drug, leading to a spike in overdoses.
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Prabowo Subianto: Indonesia's 'cuddly grandpa' with a bloody past
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68028295?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2024, 11:01 PM
Once dogged by kidnapping and torture allegations, Prabowo Subianto is now Indonesia's frontrunner.
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Donald Trump's failed immunity appeal is still a win for his delay strategy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68061183?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 6, 2024, 5:22 PM
The time it took to issue the decision has indefinitely delayed Mr Trump's election subversion trial.
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